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  1. algernonsidney

    Why being the only IT person is a bad thing

    I also work as the sole techie in my organization. It's generally people who are very non-technical and is almost all female. I also get asked to do anything that involves heavy lifting (like changing the water on the water cooler) and don't mind that. I do feel kind of lonely sometimes. I...
  2. algernonsidney

    Job Satisfaction

    My satisfaction comes from the simple fact that for the first time in five years, I have people who want me to be successful. The pay isn't what I would like it to be, but the intangibles are the best. Today, thanks to my employers, I got to meet important IT executives, with companies like...
  3. algernonsidney

    Dress Codes for work

    Actually, I wasn't using the wrong gender of pronoun. It is considered standard to use the male if one does not know. With stuff like this, I am starting to wonder why I post here. It reminds me of some of the reasons why I tell people to get out of this profession. Chris
  4. algernonsidney

    Dress Codes for work

    BJCooperIT, I think everyone strives to represent themselves well. It's nice to hear you have good experiences. It sounds like you won't have many problems. Chris
  5. algernonsidney

    Dress Codes for work

    My brief stints working in the capacity as a "consultant" left me with a bad taste in my mouth. I know very little about BJCooper, and I was not intending to make a judgment of him. He is in an obviously difficult situation. I was working on a Year 2000 project back in 1999 at a...
  6. algernonsidney

    Avoiding unlicensed/cracked software while keeping your job

    It's kind of nice having an employer who is pirating software. If they screw you, you have that to get back at them with. Most license violation reports come from ex-employees. Chris
  7. algernonsidney

    How can we combat spam?

    Go to <www.spamcop.net>. This is war, and we must treat it as such if we are going to win. Chris
  8. algernonsidney

    Dress Codes for work

    Working for a company is quite different. When you are working for a company, you are treated as though you are a part of a team. When you are consultant or a prostitute, you are always in a position to be thrown away on the whim of the moment. You are not an employee ever--you are merely a...
  9. algernonsidney

    Dress Codes for work

    This is one of the problems with being a consultant--or more accurately a prostitute. Your pimp wants you to dress nice, but your customer wants to dress less so. If you never see the pimp, I would wear what the customer wants. If the pimp is around, wear what the pimp wants. Personally, I...
  10. algernonsidney

    MCSE/MCSA/CCNA

    Spending $15,000 on a certification is a total waste. My Microsoft certification has done nothing for me. Chris
  11. algernonsidney

    i wanna appear for CCNA exam..any suggestions ?

    Actually, your appearance doesn't count for much. If you show up smelling bad or with messed-up hair, the test is not going to care. Chris
  12. algernonsidney

    IT &quot;Odd Job&quot; Web Sites

    Well, three years ago, the job market was very different. Chris
  13. algernonsidney

    Income for CNE - How much do you make?

    Gervo, What is &quot;almost guarnteed&quot;? Chris
  14. algernonsidney

    IT &quot;Odd Job&quot; Web Sites

    The web is almost useless for finding a good job. How many people do you know who have found good jobs because of something they saw on a web site? Chris
  15. algernonsidney

    Can I make upwards of 100k in the IT industry?

    If you stick around for 20 years, maybe. Chris
  16. algernonsidney

    OPEIU Union for IT Folks?

    Cajun, Leeches seems like a strong word. But I do think the industry needs to police itself a littlre more than it does. Svolpe, I'm getting tired of everyone bashing anybody for making money. Most IT professionals want to make money, too. Chris
  17. algernonsidney

    OPEIU Union for IT Folks?

    I would like to see an organization of IT professionals set up some type of training or educational system. The profession needs more than certification mills just trying to make a quick buck. Just today, I heard one advertising on the radio: &quot;Get certified, change your life, make big...
  18. algernonsidney

    OPEIU Union for IT Folks?

    I agree on this one. It's not that easy to move in this type of economy, nor is it that easy to quit. There is a reason why I call it &quot;Taxifornia.&quot; I would love to see an IT union. It could have some benefits. What I don't want to see are new political action committees, but that...
  19. algernonsidney

    OPEIU Union for IT Folks?

    Svolpe, Here's a solution. If companies are moving to avoid environmental regulation, then get rid of the environment regulations. This was big factor in 2000. One big reason that Ozone Al lost West Virginia was that the United Mine Workers despise him. I should apologize. I don't think you...
  20. algernonsidney

    Is A+ and Network+ worth anything besides.......

    I got my A+ in late 1997, and it was basically worthless. That was when things were supposed to be good. Chris

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